Fentress Tennessee Map

About Fentress, Tennessee

Fentress is a locality in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 18,523. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Fentress is located at 36.3711°N, 84.8985°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38556.

Fentress unfolds in a landscape of rolling hills and shadowed hollows, where the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of approaching rain. It lies 13.2 miles east-north-east of Davidson, TN (from Davidson, TN: bearing 61°T), and is situated 4.3 miles south-south-east of Jamestown. The terrain here is a gentle rise and fall, a tapestry of dense woodlands giving way to sun-drenched clearings, and the occasional sturdy farmhouse that seems to have grown organically from the surrounding earth. Creeks, often unseen but always a murmuring presence, trace silver threads through the verdant valleys, their waters cool and clear. It is a place where the sky feels vast, a canvas for dramatic cloud formations, and the quietude is broken only by the rustling of leaves or the distant lowing of cattle. The history of Fentress is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot its hillsides, a story shaped by the fertile soil and the resilient spirit of its people. Once a vital hub for timber and agriculture, the local economy still draws sustenance from the land, with farming and small-scale logging continuing to define its character. The echoes of past generations are palpable, from the weathered barns standing sentinel in the fields to the quiet dignity of the old general store, a place that has seen generations come and go, witnessing the slow, steady rhythm of life in Fentress. While modern conveniences have arrived, the heart of this locality beats with a familiar, unhurried tempo, a testament to its enduring connection to the natural world.

About This Fentress Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fentress, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.37106, -84.898477. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fentress and Fentress County.

Detailed location data for Fentress includes the ZIP code (38556), telephone area code (423), county seat of Fentress County (Jamestown), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fentress is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.